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Happy Easter! Part 2

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Today, we take a look at our recipe ideas for Easter dinner.

Dinner
Starter – Creamy Curried Carrot and Butter Bean Soup

Creamy curried carrot and butter bean soup

With the weather not exactly being Spring-like, this spicy soup is sure to warm up your guests. The recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd, or you could save the leftovers for Bank Holiday lunch.

Main Course – Garlic and Herb Roast Lamb on Boulangère Potatoes with Green Beans, Pine Nuts and Shallots

Garlic & Herb roast lamb on boulangere potatoes

Green beans with pine nuts & shallot butter

Lamb is the traditional meat to eat at Easter. This garlic and herb roast gives a flavoursome twist to the traditional Easter Sunday dinner and the boulangère potatoes soak up all those delectable juices. Sprucing up those crisp green beans makes for an excellent complementary side dish.

Dessert – Simnel Cakes

Simnel cakes

Another Easter tradition is the simnel cake. Packed full of delicious flavours including mixed spices, cinnamon and dried fruit.

Easter Eggs

So what are you waiting for? Celebrate Easter with an array of flavours that will leave your guest’s mouths watering!

Happy Easter!

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Whether you’re entertaining the family or hosting a larger gathering this Easter weekend, there is an abundance of eggs-cellent (see what we did there?!) recipe ideas to wow your guests.

With March and April providing delicious seasonal ingredients, from lamb to leeks and new potatoes, your only challenge is choosing what to serve!

Today, we offer our choice of recipe ideas to help you narrow down the menu.

Breakfast – Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns

There’s no better way to start the day than with this Easter classic. This sticky version of the hot cross bun is much tastier than those you can buy in the shops. Why don’t you give it a go?

Lunch – Chicken, Spinach and Pesto Puff Pastry Tart

Chicken, pesto and spinach puff pastry

This great light choice provides a quick and easy lunch that can served with a salad or a selection of vegetables. You don’t have to stick to the toppings suggested in this recipe either. You can mix together any combination of ingredients depending on what tickles your tastebuds.

Check back later in the week for our Easter dinner ideas.

Moroccan Magic!

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Yesterday we catered for a Moroccan themed party at Adelphi in Cheshire.

Moroccan Tea Party

Lucky guests were treated to a selection of fruits including sweet dates, melon and fresh strawberries. We also served a selection of Baklava, a rich, sweet pastry made of layers of filo pastry filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with honey.

Moroccan Tea

Moroccan teas and coffee were served and everyone enjoyed the delicious and unusual food. We rather enjoyed preparing it too!

If you are planning a special party, celebration or corporate event and would like to serve some special food, we can help! Just give us a call.

Kicking Off The Wedding Season in Style!

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It was another busy weekend for the Vanilla in Allseasons team with the hectic wedding season now up and running.

On Saturday we catered for a spectacular wedding at the beautiful Capesthorne Hall then on Sunday we were up in the gorgeous hills of Rushton Spencer in the fabulous surroundings of Heaton House Farm.

Of course, our team were kept very busy ensuring that the newly married couples and thier guests were kept refreshed and happy throughout the day. However, we did manage to grab a few quick snaps to share with you…

Capesthorne Hall Dining room
The Beautiful Dining Room at Capesthorne Hall
Vanilla Catering - Ham Terrine
Ham Terrine with Homemade Piccalilli
Vanilla Catering - Sticky Toffee Pudding
A Sweet & Simple Sticky Toffee Pudding
Vanilla in Allseasons catering - Desserts
A Selection of Dessert Trios, Ready to Serve to Hungry Guests

We had a fantastic weekend and really enjoyed getting back into the swing of the wedding season. It was wonderful to see two great couples hosting such stylish and romantic events.

If you are hosting a wedding, party or special event then why not get in touch. We can provide all manner of catering services and our team will be happy to fulfill your requirements.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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Looking for something to wash down with a Guinness? Try one of these traditional Irish recipes this St. Patrick’s Day from the BBC Good Food website.

Irish Stew

St. Patrick's Day - Irish Stew

This is easily prepared and allows you time to pop to the pub whilst it cooks. Packed full of flavour, it’s guaranteed to leave your mouth watering.

Smoked Haddock and Colcannon

St. Patrick's Day - Colcannon and Smoked Haddock

Colcannon, the traditional Irish potato dish, is a great accompaniment to the creamy tasting smoked haddock. Quick to prepare and light tasting, it’ll go well with that Guinness!

For more, St.Patrick’s day recipe ideas visit the BBC Good Food website.

Easter Event Ideas – Table Styling

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Easter is just around the corner and with it comes a fantastic occasion for a get together.

Whether you are having a small family gathering, a dinner party with friends or a large scale event, Easter is a brilliant excuse to get creative with your table styling and decoration.

Easter Party food Ideas - Chocolate cake

Easter Party Ideas - Peach Macaroons

Easter Party Styling Ideas - pastel painted eggs

A soft pastel palette looks chic and pretty but you are not restricted to muted shades, you could choose bright spring colours for a more vibrant look.

Easter party ideas - colourful table

Easter table styling ideas - blue eggs

Easter Table Styling Ideas - Bunny Rabbit Egg Cup

Easter Table styling Ideas - pastel place setting

Sweet and delicate cakes and treats, spring colours, painted eggs and chocolate bunny rabbits – Easter has an abundance of decorative items to choose from. Add fresh flowers or blossom sprigs and dress the table for the occasion!

We think this would make wonderful decor for a wedding too, let us know if you have a special event happening over the Easter period, we’d love to see your pictures!

Mum’s The Word!

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Mother’s Day comes but once a year. Why not spoil her? Show her how much you care, give her a day off and prepare her a tasty meal – whether it’s breakfast in bed, a luscious lunch or a delectable dinner and dessert.

Today, we share some of our favourite recipe ideas with you…

Breakfast – Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and chives

Poached eggs are a healthy and delicious treat. This recipe also works well with bacon or Parma ham as a substitute for the salmon.

Lunch – French onion soup with Gruyère Toast

The weather is still chilly as we enter spring, this warming and hearty soup offers comfort and is packed full of flavours that we love – red wine, brandy, garlic and cheese . This recipe has been given a fresh touch of luxury by BBC chef, James Martin.

Dinner – Slow Roast Chicken with Homemade Gravy

Roast Chicken Dinner Recipe

Sunday’s are traditionally made for a roast dinner. No-one makes it like mum! But this ‘can’t-go-wrong’ recipe should ensure that you’ll impress her with your culinary skills.

Dessert – Apple Pie

Is there any other dessert more associated with mothers? This traditional apple pie is perfectly accompanied with custard or ice cream.

So, what are you waiting for? Show your mum that you appreciate her this March 10th and spoil her with any or all of these mouth-watering recipes.

Chirk Castle Wedding Fayre

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The beautiful Chirk Castle National Trust will be hosting a fantastic wedding fayre in on May 12th 2013.

A vast array of exhibitors will be housed in a beautifully dressed marquee sited in the grounds taking in the splendid countryside views, with the historic Castle as your backdrop.

It promises to be a wonderful day out, full of inspiration. We will be there, will you?

Chirk Castle Wedding Fayre Poster 2013

A Surprise Breakfast Celebration!

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Yesterday we catered for some very lucky staff members at Wilmslow based company, V1.

Having recently re-branded from Version One to V1, the management treated their lucky staff members to a surprise breakfast buffet!

bacon sandwich

We served up delicious bacon sandwiches, a selection of fruits and a fantastic cake from our friends and suppliers, Cherry Blossom Bakery. What a great way to start the day!

V1 cake from Cherry Blossom Bakery

We received this lovely feedback –

“Hi Adam,

A big thank you to you and your team, the food was excellent and the cake was spot on, you helped to make it a very successful day.

Kindest regards,
Shelagh”

If you are hosting a special event or party for your friends, family or work colleagues then why not give us a call? We can help you to make it extra special!

You can atke a look at the new V1 website here – www.wearev1.com

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